DeathMerchant

I'm thinking the Federal and State Governments knew this for weeks. A couple of weeks ago when multiple US States were enacting quarantines and public shut downs, they all knew the public couldn't handle being told lock themselves in their homes for months, and tens of thousands will die (primarily elderly and those with health complications). So what do they do? Pitch a story that it won't be long, only a few weeks tops, and then when that alleged deadline approaches just keep gradually extending it. At least in my state (not counting NYC and the surrounding counties) the quarantine seems to be somewhat working. I've been tracking the number increases in my county and 5 other surrounding counties and the rate of increase is slowing . Seemed to be going from 8 or 9 new cases a day in my county to now about 3-5. But I have severe doubts my fellow modern Americans will put up with a 'stay home' order for long. Too many are in serious debt (some due to unforeseen circumstances, most due to extravagant spending), and they need funds to pay their bills since not many are working. The Stimulus checks will help but in the grand scheme of things its really not that much money. The average consumer doesn't know how to make their money last. Even with this sudden awakening it doesn't necessarily translate to people automatically knowing how to be money savvy. Once this thing finally does end and life goes back to normal, there will be a massive amount of Repossessed Cars, Motorcycles, ATVs, Dirt Bikes, Boats, lots of foreclosed homes + rental evictions. It will be a buyer's market for sure.

Tons of bottled water is another one. Utilities like Electricity and Water will still remain on. My wife told me about a YouTube video she watched where someone ran a prank in a grocery store. This guy and his friends run into an aisle packed with panicked shoppers. The guy yells to his friends "grab all the Canola Oil!" And they start filling the cart with massive amounts of Canola. The other shoppers see what he is doing and some of them started grabbing Canola Oil too! Even thought they have no idea how it will help them survive, the herd mentality kicked in and created the drive to not miss out. Because if other people are buying tons of it, somehow it must be a valuable commodity so I need it too! I'll have to see if I can find that video.

I've come to realize how eerily accurate some of the cards are. Even if the Scenario/Event is different then what we are experiencing today, the process you would go though to achieve the desired outcome still applies. I hope you stay healthy as well. Its good that Nevada is under 1K cases with only a handful of deaths. I pray it stays that way!

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: King of Spades

I'd like to give a little update as to my situation. New York state has around 53K cases, although the majority of those are confined to the New York City area. I'm in Upstate New York and my County is under 100 cases, but its been creeping up about 5-8 a day. New York State shut down most jobs and sent everyone home from work. Only Essential jobs (grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and some other random businesses) are allowed to stay open. Because my job is in Food Distribution Warehousing I am still allowed to go to work every day, so I am very fortunate about that. My state has implemented an unofficial curfew at 8PM and my job gave me a signed letter stating I am an Essential Employee. Not that traffic enforcement really exists anymore (I'll get to that in a moment), but its proof in the event I am pulled over by police. Some of my friends and family are able to work from home but the majority of NY Residents are on unpaid leave or were terminated therefore allowing them to qualify for Unemployment benefits. We had a Confirmed Case at my job. Someone who is relatively new to our Company, called out for 3 days straight, and then showed up to work on their 4th scheduled day. He was there for about 15 minutes and the Supervisors quickly realized something was clearly wrong with the him. So he got sent to the Hospital and the CDC(or whatever agency was responsible for the notification process) called up my job stating its confirmed your employee has COVID-19. My job retraced his steps through our Cameras, scrubbed everything down and quarantined 3 other employees he was in contact with during his 15 minutes at work. Thankfully this wasn't the department I work in, but I do walk though that department everyday to get to my work area. So its people being careless/selfish that endanger everyone else. The only good thing to come from all of this is that my Company's business has doubled and on some days has tripled. They gave everyone a temporary raise along with a small care package as a way of saying thank you. We've had people working 14 hour days and opportunities for lots of overtime, but its finally starting to normalize. The main reason is that our stores are placing item limits (no more than 2 of the same item) on customers. Which has allowed the distribution center to finally catch up with the insane demand that has gone on for 2 and a half weeks. I tell people, its like preparing for a holiday that never comes. I've stopped going to stores as I was partially stockpiled prior to all this happening. And I do all my banking online. I've been a couple times but that was mostly to top off or get certain items I was unable to purchase before. Lot of stores shelves are bare and it reminds me of pictures of Venezuela. I got plenty of masks/respirators and am prepared to ride it out for however long it takes. There is talk this will all be over when the warmer weather hits in a month or two but even if that does happen, this Virus will likely come back in October or November. I told my wife 2 weeks ago that this will likely become the 'new normal'. Life has been drastically changed and we are in full agreement it is necessary to take full precautions. I'm personally not so concerned with the getting sick part, but what frightens me is the possible long term respiratory damage. I am in good physical health and would very much like to stay that way. One thing that is interesting is our Local Police have largely stopped enforcing traffic laws. I frequently listen to our local police radio and its to the point where they rarely pull cars over. No sense in writing a ticket if it means risking unnecessary contact and the Courts are shutdown with some minor exceptions. Theft is also rising at local stores as Store Security is avoiding getting close to people. Walmart stopped checking people's Receipts at the door and they rarely call the Police to prosecute theft. Little worried about what is going to happen on April 1st, when Food Stamps reset for low income residents. 10 years ago I was a Cashier at Walmart and it was eye opening the clientele behavior I had the opportunity to observe. EBT users typically do their shopping only once a month, usually on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. And from my experience over the years they aren't the nicest of people when everything in society is going good. Let alone when they will have very little food choices to pick from and stores have implemented Item limits. The sense of entitlement I've witnessed before is shocking and they can become quite rude when their is a problem with their order or their EBT Card doesn't work. I've seen it before where someone's Credit Card or Debit Card doesn't work for whatever reason and they tend to remain calm. Occasionally you get an irate customer when an item rings up higher than the sticker price but most just get annoyed and it once its fixed they get over it. EBT users, whole nother world. Must be a class mentality thing and lack of their parents teaching proper social etiquette. Society is already being strained and the Police's lack of enforcing Traffic and Theft laws will breed more criminal behavior once the rest of society catches on the Police aren't doing much. Stay safe out there folks. Its not so much the Virus that worries me, its all the nutjobs and sheeple who woke up and came to the realization its too late to adequately prepare.

Could be Russia, China, Mexico, maybe even Canada for some unknown reason. Or is might be a multi nation coalition.

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: King of Diamonds

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: Eight of Clubs

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: Nine of Clubs

I wouldn't say that is completely true. I took that statement as damage control to help preserve what mask supply exists. So it can be properly allocated to the medical field and other health care professionals. Lot of US citizens out there are buying masks and other random supplies, but there is this false security that a mask is all you need and you will 100% safe. Not many actually know about the mask ratings, or that you should also wear goggles/gloves, and how to fully decontaminate yourself. The "Do Something" mentality is in full swing regardless of how much sense it actually makes. I've been seeing the same thing all over Facebook. Bare shelves of water cases, canned food, cleaning supplies, protective clothing/gear. Instead of blowing their Tax Returns on cars, TVs, or vacations, they are blowing it on trying to buy their way out of a problem they don't fully comprehend.

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: Three of Diamonds

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: Queen of Diamonds

Corona Virus doesn't concern me too much. As mentioned before, US healthcare seems capable of dealing with it as long as the virus doesn't spread out of control, infecting massive amounts of US citizens. What does bother me is the virus is how contagious it is. But then again, you are much more likely to die from cancer, accidents, disease, or the regular flu. Taking basic sanitary precautions and avoiding the public in flu season goes a long way.

Glad to have you back!

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: Ten of Hearts

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: Ace of Spades

A Bug Out Location is a secluded hideout you have established, it is usually stockpiled with food and other survival necessities. In the event of a major catastrophe, it is supposed to be a hidden location you can go to and remain their until it is safe to return home. Your Bug Out Location might be a Cabin in the woods, a hand dug Bunker, or a treehouse in the middle of nowhere.

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: Nine of Spades

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: Queen of Spades

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: Jack of Diamonds

Conflicted is a game which consists of multiple decks, each deck containing 52 cards, and on each card is a question. The setting is in an environment where some catastrophic event has occurred. Could be nuclear war, World War III, horrible disease, economic collapse, but regardless of the scenario, no form of government really exists or if it does it is unable to help you. No calling 911, no cell phones, no internet. Its just yourself, maybe friends and family, and possibly a small group of people who can help you. Not necessarily Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic, but cohesive civilization with modern technology at our fingertips is essentially over. Every week I will post one of the cards (selected at random), and each participant writes a response to what they would do in that situation or how they might handle it. I will let the thread run for one week, and then post a new question. Post as much as you like after giving your response. Debating and analyzing is part of the game! I won't be playing as I am the one running the game. There are no right or wrong answers as the game is about hearing how people could navigate a stressful or perilous situation. Deck 1 - Downfall: Two of Diamonds

Turns out the link is Public so here it is https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10102437409883755&id=90407564

In a Facebook group deticated to Command Modern Operations (A PC military simulator), someone analyzed the Flight path in FlightRadar24 and modelled it in Google Earth . I can't share the pictures unfortunately but I will post the wall of text here. Their conclusion is that an Iranian missiles did shoot down the jet.

I don't think there was a secret backroom deal. How the timeline allegedly goes is Iran notified Iraq a missile strike was imminent, and the US was tipped off by Iraq. US Intelligence claims they acquired radio intercepts that something big was about to happen. US military evacuated their installations and fled to Bunkers as no Missle Defense were present (which explains why no Iranian missiles were shot down), and then the early warning missle launch system picked up the launches along with CIA Spy Satalites. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/01/08/us-officials-warned-missile-launch-iraq-bases-troops/2842200001/ https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-military-iran-iraq-missile-attack-warning-officials

Trump should be addressing the nation very soon. So we will see how this all goes. Although it's plausible nothing about US action will even be mentioned on Live TV, so as not to tip off the Iranians. Missle attacks, passenger plane crashes in Iran which they claim was a Mechanical Failure before the fire was even out and are refusing to release the Black Box, and a earthquake happens in Iran today. Thank goodness I don't live in Iran